Chapter

21

Jarrett Todd, dressed in a sleek black outfit with short hair and sunglasses, shot Byron a teasing grin. "Oh? Did I miss something?

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Byron frowned slightly as he glanced toward the bar. There was Maeve, laughing and chatting with the bartender. Her off-shoulder dress, which she rarely wore, showcased her flawless skin, and her red lips curved into a bright, captivating smile. Amid the club's noisy, heated atmosphere, she stood out as the most striking sight. Byron shot a quick, cold glance at Maeve before turning away, his voice icy. "She's got nothing to do with me.

Got it?"

Ray smirked, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "A lovers' spat, huh? I've only met her twice, but I could tell she's got a thing for you from the last time at the hospital. "Wait, who's got a thing for Byron?" Jarrett asked, leaning in with curiosity.

Ray, always ready for juicy gossip, couldn't resist. Ignoring Byron's icy stare, he began filling Jarrett in on the details. But just as he got started, a commotion erupted downstairs,

Ray glanced down and frowned. "Uh-oh, Byron, looks like your girl's getting hassled by Fred Curtis"

Byron's

n's expression darkened. "I told you she's got nothing to do with me. Do I need to throw you over the balcony to make that clear?" that clea

Ray

immediately mimed zipping his lips shut.

The commotion downstairs was hard t

I to ignore.

familiar face at Starlight Pub, was known for his wealth and his relentless pursuit of beautiful women. He'd shower. them with lavish attention and gifts, making it nearly impossible for them

he'd won them over, he'd ditch them within days, usually with

Maeve now in Fred's sights, the other patrons eagerly

beautiful," Fred said, sliding into the seat next to Maeve with a

on the eyes-handsome, with a bright, sunny demeanor and a

Marve,

bit fuzzy from the drinks, barely glanced up. Tve already eaten,

chuckled. "Well, I'm a bit hungry. How about joining me?

for a dinner? This guy is pulling out all the stops to win her over! Maeve, however, wasn't impressed. She frowned at Fred. "Needing company for a meal? What are you, a toddler?" She could tell he was hitting on her

dollars for one dinner. What do you say?" He was cunvinced no one could turn down an offer

dollars, I wouldn't

"Even if it you. Feeling lonely? Go home and

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crowd erupted in laughter. Fred's face immediately twisted with fury. "What the hell did you just say? Don't push your luck, lady!" "Hey, Fred, came a lazy voice from the

saw Ray, his face going several shades paler. Everyone knew that if Ray and Jarrett were at Starlight. Byron

how can I help you? Fred straightened up, his tone instantly

his chin on his hand, his gaze cool. Just

how influential the patrons were, they all had to follow his rules. Ray's words were clearly a message from Bytoп. T-I understand. III leave right away." Fred scrambled off, looking like a scalded

turned to Byron. "He's gone now. And weren't you just saying she had nothing to do with you? So

was cool and detached. Tm just enforcing Starlight's

swirled his drink, the ing

buying it

hit

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